Course Information
“Computer science differs so basically from the other sciences that it has to be viewed as a new species among the sciences, and it must be so understood.”
--J. Hartmanis
Turing Award Lecture:
On Computational Complexity and the
Nature of Computer Science
Comm. of the ACM
Oct. 1994
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J. Hartmanis, 2002
Instructor: Prof. Laura Dillon
Office: 3132 Engineering Building
Email: ldillon@cse.msu.edu
Phone: 517-353-4387
Office hours: Tu, Th 2:00-3:30 pm
& and by appt.Tech. Writer: Ms. Kim Thompson
Email: glasskim@cse.msu.eduDescription:
This course is a pilot offering of a one-credit course designed to teach basic concepts and skills involved in computer science research. It is intended for PhD students who have yet to advance to Qualified Status.
Course Objectives:
- Become familiar with different research paradigms in computer science: Which paradigms are best suited for types of problems in your research area?
- Learn how to generate new research ideas.
- Learn how to read and critically evaluate technical papers.
- Develop communication and writing skills.
- Undertake an in-depth research experience.
- Learn standards of research ethics.